Philadelphia’s elderly population, proportionally second largest of the nation’s ten most-populated cities, is facing a quiet and pervasive epidemic. According to the Census Bureau, there were more than 60,000 impoverished Philadelphians over the age of [continue reading…]
Times are tough in North Philadelphia as rampant poverty and unemployment continue holding neighborhoods hostage. In an effort to alleviate the socio-economic and mental hindrances systemic poverty and urban blight can cause, the Church of [continue reading…]
Dance can be as intimidating as it is compelling. Dance-related reality TV shows including, So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars depict the art form as an arena for experts in [continue reading…]
Big changes are coming to Penn’s Landing on the Delaware waterfront. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is wrapping up plans that will transform the Spruce Street span of the river into a summertime carnival. Starting [continue reading…]
For over four years the Radio 104.5 Summer Block Parties Series has called The Piazza at Schmidt’s its home. The 80,000 square foot open-air plaza has hosted popular artists and bands such as Cold War [continue reading…]
William Penn believed that open, natural spaces worked positively on the mind as well as the body, providing respite from the chaotic pace of urban life as well as the unsanitary closeness of quarters. Today, [continue reading…]
Residents living south of South Street have witnessed rapid change over the last decade. From Ori Feibush’s new construction and rehabilitated homes to closing shops and bars, the area has been in a constant state of flux. According to census [continue reading…]
Joseph Manning started creating community enrichment projects when he was growing up. Now, he said he wants to be the positive adult presence that guides the youth of today, a role that he never had [continue reading…]
There are a lot of fun things to do in Philadelphia, but for the amateur athlete who loves to run, there are many unique ways to get involved. Whether it’s dressing up in your favorite [continue reading…]
It’s a little after 5:30 on a Friday evening, and the teens are anxiously waiting for ballet class. Before lacing up their pointe shoes, they run through an intense warm-up routine, meticulously extending their limbs [continue reading…]
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